ITC publications bring the business voice to sustainable trade, with a focus on developing countries.
We offer guidance for trade policymakers, business support organizations and small firms. Our reports offer insights to make trade more inclusive, green, digital and competitive.
A review of trade flows, value chain, sustainability, illegality and animal welfare of the trade in Southeast Asian python skins.The paper analyses reported trade in python skins, the added value at each stage from hunting to retail and likely areas of illegal activity (smuggling, false declaration...
A comparison of sustainability schemes, as well as an overview of the trends in the markets for specialty and sustainable coffees.Coffee niche markets provide opportunities for producers in developing countries to increase their incomes. This paper, drawn from ITC’s new book on the coffee trade,...
Paper focusing on the contribution of the coffee value chain to climate change and the effects of climate change on global coffee production with particular reference to smallholder coffee producers in developing and least developed countries – reviews the opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas...
Connecting sub-Saharan Africa with emerging markets to boost export-led growth.A study on emerging value chains and policy options for sub-Saharan Africa to maximize trade-related economic growth.
Connecting sub-Saharan Africa with emerging markets to boost export-led growthA study on emerging value chains and policy options for sub-Saharan Africa to maximize trade-related economic growth.
This paper guides exporters, packers and processors of organic food products through packaging souring and selection options.It helps them understand requirements and formulate their own packaging strategies, thereby creating new opportunities and competitiveness in their business. It includes an...
Una encuesta del ITC reveló que de un total de 960 empresas, el 40% enfrenta medidas no arancelarias en sus principales mercados de exportación incluyendo los Estados Unidos, la UE y algunos países latinoamericanos. Este informe compila los resultados de la encuesta y opciones de políticas...
This report outlines trade barriers faced by firms in Morocco, based on an ITC study.Companies are particularly concerned about partner’s technical regulations (SPS), including the lack of infrastructure and cumbersome procedures, as well as national inspection requirements. The study serves as a...
Esta publicación proporciona dirección sobre los requisitos de etiquetado básicos para los productos naturales acabados y la certificación de la sostenibilidad.Etiquetado de los productos correctamente es esencial para vender productos naturales en el mercado de consumo de los Estados Unidos.Los...
Esta publicación describe las declaraciones de propiedades permisibles para los suplementos dietéticos y productos sanitarios de alimentos, productos cosméticos, fármacos sin receta comercializados en los Estados Unidos.En los Estados Unidos, la reglamentación determinará las declaraciones que...
En esta publicación guía a los exportadores de productos agrícolas a través del proceso de la huella de carbono del producto.Les ayuda a entender los procesos, mejorar el desempeño ambiental y reducir los costes empresariales. Se incluye una tipología de los sistemas e iniciativas, ejemplos...
This paper provides key information about the North American natural products market with a special focus on selected South American and African products. Natural products in the North American market have experienced strong market growth in the last decade as consumers increasingly demand...
